Wed Nov 27 21:03:06 UTC 2024: ## Gujarat’s Urvil Patel Smashes Record for Fastest T20 Century by an Indian
**Ahmedabad, India** – Gujarat wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel has rewritten the record books, smashing the fastest T20 century by an Indian in just 28 balls during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Tripura on Wednesday. The 26-year-old’s explosive innings, featuring seven fours and twelve sixes, eclipsed Rishabh Pant’s previous record of 32 balls. Patel finished unbeaten on 113 off 35 balls, leading Gujarat to a convincing victory chasing down 156 runs in 10.2 overs.
This remarkable achievement comes just a year after Patel scored the second-fastest List-A century by an Indian. His stunning performance comes despite going unsold in the recent Indian Premier League auction. Patel’s 28-ball century is now the second-fastest in T20 cricket history globally, behind only Sahil Chauhan of Estonia.
The whirlwind innings has cemented Patel’s reputation as one of India’s most exciting young talents.
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